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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.45 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.45 and 284.64 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.45 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.45 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.45 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 225,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,278.33/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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